Matt Hollis

2 days ago | baytownsun.com | Matt Hollis

Representatives from Fidelis Realty Partners are paying Baytown city council a visit at tonight’s meeting to discuss the latest happenings with the San Jacinto Marketplace. The joint meeting between council and the Municipal Development District starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 2401 Market St. A work session precedes the regular session at 5 p.m. in the same location. kA 4=2DDlQA`Qm%96 7:CDE D:8? @7 =:76 2E E96 D:E6 @7 E96 @=5 $2? y24:?E@ |2== H2D D66? :? |2C49 H96?

2 days ago | baytownsun.com | Matt Hollis

The Baytown’s citizens bond advisory board members have finished going over the list of more than 20 projects they are reviewing to include in a potential bond referendum, saying yes to most, like the Nature Center project, but no to some, including the $20 million library project. Gilbert Santana, the committee’s chair, said the Baytown Nature Center outdoor amenities project had a reduction in its estimated cost from $24 million to $14 million.

2 days ago | baytownsun.com | Matt Hollis

Tickets are still available for the “Mustang Martha: The Screenplay Experience” at the Baytown Little Theater this weekend. The reading is from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Baytown Little Theater, 2 E. Texas Ave. There is a special VIP pre-event scheduled for 5:30 p.m. before the reading. The VIP access allows folks to enjoy a pre-event with hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, early access to exclusive silent auction items and insider access to the filmmakers and the upcoming production journey.

4 days ago | baytownsun.com | Matt Hollis

A 10-year-old boy was grateful for the efforts of Baytown emergency services, who stepped up and saved his life after he was found unresponsive in a pool. The incident happened at around 11:30 a.m. May 24 in the 5300 block of East Road. Baytown police were called to the scene about a possible drowning. An off-duty paramedic and a fire marshal were already administering CPR on a boy named Gavin, who had been found in a pool by his brother.

4 days ago | baytownsun.com | Matt Hollis

The vibe was positive, the mood was celebratory, and despite the heat, many turned out in McNair as the community observed the 83rd Juneteenth celebration on Saturday with a parade, music, food and various activities. Karen Thomas, who served as a coordinator for the event, said this year, they were also able to give away $1,700 in scholarships to local students.